Authors:George Horwich, Sandra J. Odorzynski, Bonnie T. Mesz
Publisher: National Council on Economic Education
Keywords: focus, systems, economic
Number of Pages: 173
Published: 2005-08-01
List price: $32.95
ISBN-10: 1561834971
ISBN-13: 9781561834976

Students use a comparative approach to explore concepts and materials that are frequently neglected in other economics courses. An introductory essay provides background information to the 12 classroom- ready lessons. Students examine and answer: What is the economic basis for land ownership and resources? What are the advantages and disadvantages of central decision-making? What is the appropriate scope of, and limits to, competition? What is government’s role in a market economy? How much security should government provide for low-income workers? How much inequality in distribution

Author: National Council on Economic EducationMichael Wat
Publisher: National Council on Economic Educ.
Keywords: focus, economics, school
Number of Pages: 294
Published: 2005-08-01
List price: $34.95
ISBN-10: 1561836141
ISBN-13: 9781561836147

Focus: High School Economics serves to highlight the key economic concepts students need to succeed in the real world. This revised edition features simulations, role plays, small-group discussions, and other active-learning instructional activities to help students explore economic concepts through real-life applications including simulating an oil market, valuing education, and paying at the pump. Covered topics include: economic growth financial institutions intermediaries scarcity and choice supply, demand, price price elasticity standard of living Each lesson features teaching procedures,

Authors:Gerald J. Lynch, Michael W. Watts, Donald R. Wentwor
Publisher: National Council on Economic Education
Keywords: focus, economics, international
Number of Pages: 224
Published: 1998-01-01
List price: $32.95
ISBN-10: 1561834963
ISBN-13: 9781561834969

The study of international economic systems teaches global production and competition, exchange rates and issues in international finance, free trade vs. protectionism, and economic development. In 20 lessons, students investigate: Why people and nations do and do not trade Balance of payments Where to locate a factory Foreign currency and exchange rates Whether developing countries should have free trade NAFTA PrivatizationAlso Available:Focus: Economic Systems - ISBNFocus: Globalization - ISBN 1561836354The Council for Economic Education envisions a world in which people are empowered throug

Authors:Barbara J. Flowers, Penny Kugler, Bonnie T. Meszaros
Publisher: National Council on Economic Education/NCEE
Keywords: focus, economics, grades
Number of Pages: 205
Published: 2005-01-01
List price: $34.95
ISBN-10: 1561835358
ISBN-13: 9781561835355

This publication uses 14 hands-on activities to engage students in economics concepts through simulations, games, stories, and role playing activities. Each lesson includes a closure activity and assessment. This core curriculum utilizes communications and thinking skills to introduce fundamental economic concepts that give students a foundation in essential life skills such as teamwork, critical analysis, negotiation skills and more.Also available:Focus: Economics - Grades K-2 - ISBN 1561836214Financial Fitness for Life: Steps to Financial Fitness - Grades 3-5 - Student Workouts - ISBN 156183

Authors:National Council on Economic Education, James Dick,
Publisher: Economics America, National Council on Economic Education
Keywords: focus, economics, government, civics
Number of Pages: 109
Published: 1996-01-01
List price: $25.95
ISBN-10: 1561834920
ISBN-13: 9781561834921

Through group activities, data analysis, and class debates, this Teacher’s Manual contains supplemental lessons designed to provide an economic insight into topics typically covered in may civics and government classes. In 12 lessons, students discover: How the U.S. Constitution shaped the economic system Whether economic freedom is necessary for political reform Economic impact on presidential elections Costs and benefits of voting Changes in federal government spending How economic solutions to pollution differ from political ones Why income is not more equally distributed Why gover

Authors:Don R. Leet, R. J. Charkins, Nancy Lang,
Publisher: National Council on Economic Education
Keywords: focus, economics, making, personal, decision
Number of Pages: 200
Published: 2005-08-01
List price: $29.95
ISBN-10: 1561834947
ISBN-13: 9781561834945

Show your students how basic economics concepts relate to consumer, business, social, and personal choices. These 15 lessons make connections between classroom learning and real-world experiences in budgeting, career planning, credit management, and housing. Lessons also explore goal setting, consumer sovereignty and advertising, collective bargaining, health care, inter-national economics and the American consumer, and the role of government.Also available:Financing Your Future: A Complete Personal Finance Program on DVD For High School Teachers And Their Students - ISBN 1561836443From plan t

Authors:George G. Watson, Vernon Domingo,
Publisher: National Council on Economic Educ.
Keywords: economics, focus, geography
Number of Pages: 129
Published: 2005-08-01
List price: $27.95
ISBN-10: 1561834912
ISBN-13: 9781561834914

Two geographical perspectives -– spatial and ecological -– give students an understanding of patterns, processes, and the interrelationships of living and nonliving elements. Topics covered in 12 lessons include: Geography and international trade Exchange rates Gross Domestic Product Trade barriers Demographics and economics Analysis with maps and graphsAlso available:Middle School World Geography: Focus on Economics - ISBN 156183520XFocus: International Economics - ISBN 1561834963The Council for Economic Education envisions a world in which people are empowered through economic and fi